Rachel Adler shadow health: Alcohol Use Disorder
Ms. Adler has a sprained (R) wrist due to an MVA caused by impaired driving. She is a self-harm risk and expressed passive suicidal ideation.
Nursing Admitting Note
Student Documentation Model Documentation
Chief Complaint
Ms. Adler injured her right wrist in a motor vehicle accident caused by driving under the influence of alcohol. She also expressed passive suicidal ideation and is considered a self-harm risk.
History of Present Illness
Rachel Adler, a 20-year-old White woman with a history of alcohol use and anxiety, was brought to the ER by law enforcement after a motor vehicle accident where she was driving under the influence of alcohol and injured her right wrist.
Assessment in the ER confirmed a sprained right wrist, and her blood alcohol level was measured at 0.2%, which is above the legal limit for individuals under 21. Ms. Adler reported not knowing what happened but was informed that she received a ticket for DUI. Upon arrival, she reported her pain level as 8/10, and pain relief was noted after receiving ibuprofen. She denied experiencing any nausea or vomiting. Based on a positive assessment for self-harm, she was admitted to the adult mental health unit.
Allergies
Ms. Adler has a peanut allergy, and there is no known drug allergy (NKDA).
Past Medical History
Ms. Adler has no significant medical issues and denies the use of recreational drugs and tobacco.
Past Surgical History
She has no history of past surgical procedures.
Medication History
Ms. Adler takes Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo, one tablet orally daily at 0800, and occasionally uses ibuprofen for menstrual cramps.
Family History
Her mother has an anxiety disorder, and her father has no major medical issues. Her maternal grandfather had a history of alcoholism.
Social History
Ms. Adler is a junior college student who is single and not currently sexually active. She denies tobacco and illicit drug use but acknowledges using alcohol at least three times a week.
Thought Content
Ms. Adler displays passive suicidal ideation and expresses a lack of concern for her own life. Although she does not have active suicidal ideation or specific plans to end her life, she feels distressed due to school and her relationship with her mother. The circumstances surrounding her DUI incident have deeply affected her emotionally.
Perceptual Disturbances
There is no evidence of delusions or abnormal tendencies observed during the examination. Ms. Adler does not experience hallucinations or false sensory perceptions.
Nursing Admitting Note
| Student Documentation | Model Documentation |
|---|---|
Chief ComplaintSprained wrist due to a car accident caused by drinking under the influence of alcohol. |
Ms. Adler has a sprained (R) wrist due to an MVA caused by impaired driving. She is a self-harm risk and expressed passive suicidal ideation. |
History of Present IllnessRachel Adler isa 20-year old White female with a history of alcohol use and anxiety. She was brought by law enforcement after a moving vehicle accident in which she was driving under the influence of alcohol and injured her wrist. |
Rachel Adler is a 20-year-old White woman with a history of alcohol use and anxiety. She was brought to the ER last night by law enforcement after a MVA in which she was noted to be under the influence of alcohol and had an injured her (R) wrist. Assessment in the ER confirmed a sprain of the (R) wrist, and an alcohol level of 0.2% (over the legal limit in the state for individuals under the age of 21) was determined at the scene. Ms. Adler stated she did not know what happened, but was told she received a ticket for DUI. Reported pain level upon arrival to the ER to be 8/10. Pain relief noted when ibuprofen administered. Ms. Adler denies any nausea, vomiting. Admitted to adult mental health unit based on positive assessment for self harm. Alcohol Use Disorder Rachel Adler shadow health Documentation |
AllergiesPeanut allergy NKDA |
Peanuts, reaction is itchy mouth and throat NKDA |
Past Medical HistoryNo medical issues Alcohol Use Disorder Rachel Adler shadow health Documentation |
No medical issues Denies use of recreational drugs, denies tobacco use |
Past Surgical HistoryNo past surgeries. |
No past surgical procedures |
Medication HistoryIbuprofen Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo, 1 tablet daily |
Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo, 1 tablet, P.O., daily at 0800 “Click pack” Occasional ibuprofen for menstrual cramps |
Family HistoryFather: No health issues Mother: anxiety disorder Maternal grandfather: alcoholism |
Mother has anxiety disorder Father has no major medical issues Maternal grandfather had a history of alcoholism |
Social HistoryJunior college student. Single, not sexually active. Denies tobacco and illicit drugs use Uses alcohol at least 3 times a week. |
College student – Junior. Single – sexually active, not in relationship at this time. Practices safe sex. Tobacco: denies present use of tobacco and nicotine use. Alcohol/Illicit Drug Use: denies any illicit drug use. Uses alcohol at Alcohol Use Disorder Rachel Adler shadow health Documentation |
Thought ContentPassive suicidal ideation |
Ms. Adler displays passive suicidal ideation and expresses that she does not care if she lives or dies. Ms. Adler does not express any active suicidal ideation or plans for ending her life. She says she has never attempted suicide or planned a suicide attempt. Ms. Adler seems to be under stress from school and her relationship with her mother. She is deeply distraught over her DUI and the circumstances that brought her to the ER. |
Perceptual DisturbancesNo delusions or abnormal tendencies |
Ms. Adler displays no evidence of delusions or observable abnormal tendencies during the exam. There is no evidence of hallucinations or false sensory perceptions. Alcohol Use Disorder Rachel Adler shadow health Documentation |
